Norwich City captain Kenny McLean has spoken about the importance of managing expectations and giving young players the freedom to play, as the team prepares for the new Championship campaign. The team's form at the end of last season, plus the impact of Philippe Clement, has created plenty of excitement around the possibilities of what the new campaign could bring. However, McLean is wary of placing too much expectation on Norwich's younger players, believing that it can suppress their creativity and freedom to play. He wants the younger players to have the freedom to go, play, and express themselves, and not to be put under too much pressure. McLean is heading into his eighth year at Carrow Road and thrives on increased demands and expectations. He believes that the club has built a group with the character to turn promise into progress and has reconnected with supporters in the process. The team is currently 30 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race and has scored 63 goals and conceded 56 this season, with a goal difference of +7. McLean is conscious of allowing the club's younger players the freedom to play and is not keen on speaking about it too much, as it may put pressure on them. He wants the younger players to have the freedom to go, play, and express themselves, and not to be put under too much pressure. McLean believes that the club has built a group with the character to turn promise into progress and has reconnected with supporters in the process. The team is currently preparing for the new Championship campaign and is looking to build on the success of last season. McLean is confident that the team has the character to turn promise into progress and is looking forward to the new season. The team's current league standing is 9th in the Championship, with 65 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LDWWL. McLean is also conscious of the fact that the team has a number of players who are currently sidelined, including Mirko Topić.